Accounting Associate

Claims Conference; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Claims Conference in New York is seeking an Accounting Associate on the RED team within the Allocations Department to provide grant-related financial analysis and administrative support.

The role is hybrid, requiring two days in the Manhattan office, and involves reviewing grant budgets, analyzing reports, and handling multi-currency expenses with advanced Excel skills. Excellent English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent work experience.
• Excel data analysis and spreadsheet creation experience required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills required.
• Knowledge in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grant program budgets.
• Reviewing and analyzing grant reports and payment requests to ensure accuracy and budgetary compliance.
• Analyzing and converting expenses in multiple currencies and languages.
• Using formulas and pivot tables in Excel to analyze budget and expense reports.
• Communicating effectively with program officers and stakeholders.
• Completing other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

This is a hybrid role that requires two days in the office in Manhattan.

The Claims Conference has an opening for an Accounting Associate on the RED team within the Allocations Department. You will be responsible for providing grant-related financial analysis and administrative support to assigned Program Officers. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your sense of ownership and exceptional analytical skills will enable your success in this role.

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, Germany and Austria, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individual survivors and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid more than $95 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis. For 2025, the Claims Conference distributed approximately $530 million in compensation for survivors globally and $960 million for survivors’ welfare needs such as home care, medicine and food. Our Research, Education, and Documentation (RED) funds contribute toward global efforts to educate the public and preserve the memory of the Holocaust through teacher training programs, exhibitions, and films such as Son of Saul, an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. At the Claims Conference, we honor history while making history.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing grant program budgets;
• Reviewing and analyzing grant reports and payment requests to ensure accuracy and budgetary compliance;
• Analyzing and converting expenses in multiple currencies and languages;
• Using formulas and pivot tables in Excel to analyze budget and expense reports;
• Communicating effectively;
• Completing other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent work experience;
• Microsoft Office skills including experience analyzing data in Excel and the creation/formation of spreadsheets;
• Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent English written and verbal skills;
• Knowledge in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred.

The Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for Accounting Associate in the New York City market is $58,000-$60,000. This salary range represents Claims Conference’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

I acknowledge by proceeding with my application that if employed I will abide by the Claims Conference Statement of Values which can be found at this link.

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.